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India now faces lower tariff rate of 10% with Trump’s proclamation on new levies after U.S. Supreme Court verdict

Hindu - Sat, 02/21/2026 - 06:51
Indian goods being imported into the U.S. would no longer be subject to the 18% tariff rate that had been decided on following the announcement of a framework for interim India-U.S. trade deal
Categories: National News

'KHxRK' reunion: Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan reunite for a quirky film

Times of India - Sat, 02/21/2026 - 06:51
Superstars Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan have reunited for a quirky film, tentatively titled 'KHxRK', with Nelson Dilipkumar directing. The promo, released today, has generated significant buzz, hinting at a blend of humor, nostalgia, and visual appeal. Anirudh Ravichander is composing the music for this highly anticipated project, promising a vintage cinematic experience for fans after a 45-year gap.
Categories: National News

India-U.S. trade deal has become an ‘ordeal’, Congress claims; Rahul Gandhi says ‘PM compromised’

Hindu - Sat, 02/21/2026 - 06:44
Congress says India-U.S. interim trade deal is an “ordeal” the country is being subjected to by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's “desperation and surrender”
Categories: National News

Heated arguments, then multiple gunshots: Man shoots wife dead over marital dispute in Faridabad

Times of India - Sat, 02/21/2026 - 06:32
A 32-year-old woman, Sangeeta, was fatally shot by her husband, Dilip Yadav, during a marital dispute in Faridabad. The couple was undergoing divorce proceedings. Dilip, accompanied by family, confronted Sangeeta at her parents' home, leading to an argument and the fatal shooting. Both Dilip and his brother-in-law are currently at large.
Categories: National News

Tamil Nadu Assembly election | DMK forms committee for seat-sharing talks

Hindu - Sat, 02/21/2026 - 06:28
In a press release, general secretary Duraimurugan said former Union Minister and party treasurer T.R. Baalu would head the committee
Categories: National News

New Zealand wary of Usman Tariq threat but back familiarity against Pakistan

Times of India - Sat, 02/21/2026 - 06:24
The Super 8 stage kicks off with a crucial clash between Pakistan and New Zealand in Colombo. Pakistan holds a slight edge due to their spin attack, particularly mystery spinner Usman Tariq. New Zealand, familiar with Pakistan's bowling, will rely on their middle order to counter the threat.
Categories: National News

The Hindu Group’s coffee-table book on T.N. Assembly launched

Hindu - Sat, 02/21/2026 - 06:16
CM Stalin received the first copy of the book from Speaker Appavu
Categories: National News

T.N. remains distinct because of policies rooted in social justice: Thangam Thennarasu

Hindu - Sat, 02/21/2026 - 06:12
The DMK government has ensured the welfare of women, tribal communities, transgender persons, and persons with disabilities, he said
Categories: National News

Namo Bharat at 160 kmph, Meerut Metro at 120 kmph: High-speed infra push for commuters

Times of India - Sat, 02/21/2026 - 06:06
Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate the Meerut Metro and Namo Bharat train, flagging off India's first Regional Rapid Transit System. He will also ride the train and dedicate development projects worth Rs 12,930 crore. This integrated system connects Delhi with Meerut, promising faster intercity travel and transforming regional transit.
Categories: National News

Who is Neal Katyal? Indian-American lawyer at center of Trump's biggest legal setback

Times of India - Sat, 02/21/2026 - 05:46
Neal Katyal, son of Indian immigrants, led the legal team that successfully challenged President Trump's global tariffs. The Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling affirmed that only Congress, not the President, holds the power to tax Americans, marking a significant victory for constitutional limits on executive authority.
Categories: National News

Militant arrested in Manipur's Imphal West

Hindu - Sat, 02/21/2026 - 05:37
“Among the recovered items were a .303 rifle with a magazine, a .22 rifle, a 9 mm submachine gun, hand grenades, an MK-1 grenade, and 57 bullets of different calibres,” police said
Categories: National News

Effective from February 24: All you need to know about Trump's new 10% global tariffs

Times of India - Sat, 02/21/2026 - 05:31
President Trump signed a proclamation imposing a 10% temporary import surcharge on most goods, effective February 24 for 150 days. This action, taken under emergency powers, aims to address significant balance-of-payments deficits and encourage domestic manufacturing. Broad exemptions are included for economic necessity and national interest.
Categories: National News

The $170bn question: US SC junks Trump tariffs, but who will get the refunds?

Times of India - Sat, 02/21/2026 - 05:15
The Supreme Court invalidated Trump's tariffs, leaving billions in collected duties in limbo. While the administration previously promised refunds, the process remains unclear, with individual importers potentially needing to file lawsuits. This ruling, which affirmed Congress's power to tax, has left companies and countries awaiting further guidance.
Categories: National News

Microsoft responds to report that US ICE uses company's tech for mass spying of civilians

Times of India - Sat, 02/21/2026 - 05:11
Microsoft denies its technology is used by ICE for mass civilian surveillance, despite reports of the agency increasing its reliance on Azure cloud services. The tech giant stated its policies prohibit such use and urged clear legal guidelines for emerging tech in law enforcement. This comes amid scrutiny over government use of Microsoft's tools.
Categories: National News

Youth Congress workers trespass on Health Minister Veena George’s official residence, lay funeral wreath to protest “increasing medical negligence”

Hindu - Sat, 02/21/2026 - 05:11
The trespass on Ms George’s residence was the latest incident in the escalating Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) campaign against the Left Democratic Front (LDF) following the startling discovery of an artery forceps in the abdomen of a woman who underwent surgery at the Government Medical College Hospital, Alappuzha, in 2021. 
Categories: National News

Allahabad HC quashes case against two students booked for reading namaz at restricted site

Hindu - Sat, 02/21/2026 - 04:51
A court in Sant Kabir Nagar had taken cognisance of the alleged offences and issued a summoning order against the two students in May 2019
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